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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong taxis. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Authorities have stipulated that cabbies must offer at least one QR code option alongside a non-scanning alternative. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payments

On April 1, all cabbies will be required to offer at least two electronic payment options to passengers.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | The high price of Hong Kong’s slow switch to electric buses and taxis

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Hong Kong transport

Aspiring taxi drivers taking tests each month up 30% after simplified assessment

Law

Legal Tales | Uber robotaxi: uber-sophisticated in tech and uber-complicated in law

Who do you sue if you have a traffic accident sitting inside an autonomous taxi?

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The Uber robotaxi features Level 4 autonomous driving, deploying real-time AI processing of situational data. Photo: AFP
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road.

Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, passenger arrested after BMW hits 3 vehicles in Hong Kong

Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police.

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Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport

Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle.

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A passenger has died after being ejected from a taxi near the Hong Kong airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to launch licensed ride-hailing services by fourth quarter of 2026

Government’s 124-page transport strategy blueprint also proposes measures for autonomous vehicles and a smart and green mass transit system.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Keep Hong Kong safe, but limit impact on drivers’ livelihoods

Stricter health checks must be implemented in a way that enhances road safety while also respecting elderly drivers’ contributions.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window

Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed.

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Taxi driver Lam Ching-fung leaves West Kowloon Court after being fined HK$1,000 for behaving in a rude manner towards a female passenger. Photo: Fiona Chow
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eyes lowering age bar for health checks on commercial drivers to 65

Proposals to tighten medical fitness requirements for commercial drivers aim to safeguard road safety amid an ageing workforce in sector.

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Commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above will be required to submit medical exam certificates. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Are Hong Kong taxi drivers following new rules limiting mobile devices?

Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules.

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Hong Kong transport

Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target

Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

5 cabbies arrested over exploiting ‘free ride’ policy for Hong Kong fire victims

Police say five drivers, aged 29 to 40, arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud online ride-hailing platform.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court in November killed 161 people. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.

A view of Canal Road Flyover. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver, 82, acquitted of using foul language at teenage customer

Deputy Magistrate Christine Leung rules that complainant was an unreliable witness, with logical fallacies in his testimony.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Robbery suspect flees Hong Kong hospital barefoot but is caught after taxi rides

Suspect escapes police custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan but is caught hours later in Mong Kok.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver gets 2 years’ jail over collision that killed cyclist, 17

Lau Chor-hi, 70, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death over the crash that killed student Wong Ho-chun in July 2024.

Defendant Lau Chor-hi pleaded guilty in court last month. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested over death of elderly woman in road accident

Cabby, 61, held on suspicion of dangerous driving after 81-year-old dies in hospital from injuries.

Hong Kong transport

Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics

Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.

Hong Kong economy

Taxi industry shifts focus to fair play after Hong Kong passes ride-hailing bill

Industry leaders demand meeting with transport officials, warn that government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined.

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Industry leaders have warned that the government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing services set to be licensed in Hong Kong by last quarter of 2026

Lawmakers pass Road Traffic Amendment Bill, but transport minister admits many details still need to be worked out.

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Lawmakers pass the bill establishing a regulatory framework for the ride-hailing industry. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Ride-hailing regulation shows Hong Kong is moving in the right direction

The city needs to facilitate the coexistence of taxis and licensed ride-hailing rather than stifling the industries.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Limiting phones on Hong Kong dashboards is the safest way forward

Readers discuss distractions while driving, battery charging facilities, and lawyers branching out into other jurisdictions.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to make written taxi driver test easier as technology changes job

Candidates will have to answer fewer questions on prominent locations and route identification.

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The revamp comes as Hong Kong faces challenges in recruiting sufficient drivers for its new premium taxi fleets. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong U-turns on taxi restrictions at popular Sai Kung tourist spot: DAB party

Authorities had initially planned on barring taxis from entering road leading to High Island Reservoir to reduce rush hour traffic.

Visitors at the High Island Reservoir. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to curb illegal ride-hailing by tying permits to car owners: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan says measures under proposed regulatory framework will also prevent speculative trading of licences.

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Hong Kong transport

Proposed Hong Kong ride-hailing rules cover licensing, vehicle age and insurance

Policy paper submitted to lawmakers also outlines a series of measures to respond to the taxi industry’s concerns.

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